
Gautam Bhat
Project Lead | SAP Ariba

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About me
SAP Ariba Leader | Transforming Global Projects with Strategic Leadership | Driving Transformation and Efficiency | Digital Innovation | Stakeholder Management | Customer Success
Education

Our Lady of Vailankanni High School
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Thakur College of Science & Commerce
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Vidyavardhini's College of Engineering and Technology
2005 - 2009Bachelor of Engineering - BE Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 70 %
Welingkar Institute of Management
2018 - 2020Postgraduate Degree IT Projects Management
Experience

Atos Syntel
Sept 2009 - Jun 2018Project Lead | SAP AribaSAP Ariba S2P Implementation & Support for a leading multinational bankAreas Handled: Ariba Cloud Migration | Service Request Management | Performance Optimization | Cost ReductionDuring my tenure at Syntel, I directed a seamless transition from Ariba On-Premise to Ariba Cloud OnDemand, reducing maintenance costs by 50% and enhancing system performance by 20%. I also reengineered the service request process, managing approximately 1,500 requests and incidents. This revamp boosted team productivity by 30% and improved customer satisfaction by 25% through effective troubleshooting and swift resolutions. Show less

Neebal Technologies
Jun 2018 - Apr 2019Senior Delivery Manager | Project ManagementApplication Deployment for a leading agro chemical brandAreas Handled: Project Launch Efficiency, Mobile Application PerformanceIn my role, I significantly enhanced project launch efficiency by creating and implementing five key project templates, which led to a 20% faster initiation of projects. This improvement not only streamlined project management but also reduced time to market and elevated client satisfaction. Additionally, I spearheaded the launch of a mobile application, utilizing user feedback to refine its functionality. This strategic approach drove a 35% increase in monthly downloads within two months, reflecting a substantial improvement in both user engagement and market reach. Show less

Accenture
Apr 2019 - Apr 2022SAP Ariba Sourcing Overhaul for a leading international cosmetic brand | Sep 2021 - Mar 2022Areas Handled: Strategic Sourcing OptimizationIn this role, I reengineered the Strategic Sourcing workflow using SAP Ariba’s Sourcing module, cutting sourcing cycle times by 35% and boosting supplier compliance by 25%. These enhancements streamlined operations, reduced compliance-related issues, and lowered costs, driving greater efficiency and effectiveness throughout the sourcing process. Show less SAP Ariba S2P Implementation for a leading international beverage brand | Jun 2020 - Aug 2021Areas Handled: Procurement Efficiency ImprovementMy contribution comprised implementing the Ariba Source-to-Pay (S2P) solution and integrating it with SAP Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG), boosting procurement efficiency by 40% and decreasing manual data entry errors by 25%. These improvements led to significant reductions in operational costs and optimized procurement processes for greater accuracy and efficiency.SAP Ariba Catalog Implementation for a leading automobile manufacturing brand | Apr 2019 - May 2020Area Handled: Optimized Catalog ManagementAs a part of my responsibilities, I optimized catalog management by implementing SAP Ariba Procurement Content. This initiative led to a 35% reduction in procurement cycle times and improved overall procurement efficiency by 25%. Show less
Associate Manager | SAP Ariba
Dec 2021 - Apr 2022Team Lead | SAP Ariba
Apr 2019 - Dec 2021

Capgemini
Mar 2022 - nowSenior Manager | SAP AribaSAP Ariba S2P Implementation for global power generation company | Sep 2024 - PresentOversee Ariba projects for timely delivery, scope adherence and budget constraints. Manage offshore teams, ensuring guidance and high performance. Serve as the liaison between stakeholders and the offshore team. Lead implementation and optimization of Ariba modules. Provide expertise in Ariba solutions, including procurement processes, sourcing, contracts, and supplier management.SAP Ariba Capability Contributions | Apr 2024 – Aug 2024Led procurement transformation by executing three RFP proposals for Ariba Sourcing & Procurement, reducing cycle times from 30 to 24 days and enhancing supply chain efficiency by 20%. Streamlined Ariba account operations, cutting timelines by 1.5 months and boosting efficiency by 30%. Conducted SAP Ariba training for 100 employees, reducing onboarding time by 20% and improving retention by 35% while filling 50 Ariba-specific roles.SAP Ariba S2P Rollout & Support for Leading Multinational Bank | Sep 2022 - Mar 2024Oversaw SAP Ariba S2P deployment across five countries, reducing procurement cycles from 30 to 24 days and improving efficiency by 20%. Implemented an automated invoicing system, increasing accuracy and payment speed by 30%. Transitioned 550 SiPM projects, resolving 200 system issues in 48 hours and reducing inquiries by 50%. Launched a real-time reporting dashboard, enhancing decision-making by 25%.SAP Ariba S2P Implementation for Leading Multinational Bank | Mar 2022 - Aug 2022Managed SAP Ariba S2P deployment and third-party invoicing integration, cutting invoice cycles by 50% and improving compliance by 20%. Onboarded 20 suppliers and resolved 200 support issues, boosting customer satisfaction by 45% while migrating 600 contracts and 2,500 purchase orders, improving efficiency by 35%. Show less
Licenses & Certifications

Scrum Master Certified (SMC)
Scrum AllianceNov 2015
Global CXO Mastermind Program
CXOhive- View certificate

SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Ariba Procurement 2021
SAPAug 2021 - View certificate

SAP Certified Associate - Positioning SAP Business Suite via SAP Spend Management Solutions
SAPSept 2025
Languages
- enEnglish
- hiHindi
- maMarathi
- koKonkani
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